Fair and equitable compensation for land acquisition
This article discusses the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act 1956 related to the payment of compensation and the apportionment of the amount. According to the Act, once land is…
Demand for Illegal Gratification to be Proved
Supreme CourtLandmark Case: Neeraj Dutta Vs. State(GNCTD). 2 SCR 997A trap was laid by the security agencies for the accused.The appelant demanded a bribe of 10,000 which was paid by…
Summoning Order under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act challenged
The Supreme Court upheld the summoning order under the Scheduld Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act and asked the appellant to raise evidence based contention during trial. In Criminal Appeal No.…
Subject matter Jurisdiction of Commercial Courts
The subject matter of jurisdiction of commercial courts includes any type of dispute emerging from all types of commercial agreements and contracts. The range of commercial disputes includes: (i) ordinary…
Importance of Properly Questioning the accused in Criminal Proceedings
This summary discusses the significance of correctly questioning the accused during criminal trials. It references various court decisions to emphasize the duty of the trial court to present each material…